Knockabout Comics

Hunt Emerson, Eddie Campbell, and Max were among the core talents shaping Knockabout Comics, a 13-issue anthology series from the independent British publisher Knockabout that ran from 1980 to 1988. Known for its irreverent, often surreal humor and countercultural edge, the title showcased a rotating mix of short strips and serials from writers and artists including Emerson, Bob Moulder, and David Hine. It stands as a key document of the UK’s alternative comics scene of the 1980s, blending underground sensibilities with sharp, playful storytelling.